Sutro Library - California State Library

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1630 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132
+1 (415) 469-6100
http://www.library.ca.gov

The Sutro Library, a branch of the California State Library in San Francisco, houses the esteemed collection of Adolph Sutro, a prominent figure in California history. This library boasts a wide array of publications and artifacts spanning centuries, offering visitors a glimpse into history from the 13th to the 21st centuries. Additionally, the Sutro Library is renowned for possessing one of the largest genealogy collections in the United States.

Originally donated by Adolph Sutro's heirs in 1913 with the stipulation that it remains in San Francisco, the library found its permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012 after decades of moving between locations. The Sutro Library's relocation to a dedicated space ensures that its valuable collection can be properly preserved and shared with the public for years to come.

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4.06 reviews
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Joel S.
4/29/2019

I emailed the library from DC asking if I could get an interlibrary loan. Ms. D. Lewis wrote back promptly saying (A) no, we can't loan those materials but (B) I've copied and attached the...

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Curran H.
10/14/2014

It's situations like this that highlight the unsatisfactory way that Yelp allows users to rate places. If I were rating the Library itself, it would be 5-stars all the way. It's a tremendous...

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Chloe M.
1/29/2013

This place is awesome! I really want to write in all caps in order to fully convey my enthusiasm.... I am summoning up restraint though. Seriously though..... if you're a "gene-ie"..... this...

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Jeanne S.
7/3/2020

I really missed this place back when they had their old building on Winston Dr. and had their own parking. It has a wonderful extensive collection for genealogical and historical research. They...

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Karina C.
5/14/2013

Great library with plenty of study commons, quiet rooms, Pete's Coffee and snacks. Always come here to get work done!

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